He wrote: "Happy Valentines to you all. I hope you have Super Day filled with Love."

It is certainly a step up from his effort in 2012, where he was pictured with a tray full of 'treats' for his partner.

Those gifts were probably not received too well, as the tray, which was accompanied by a sign reading "Happy Valentines Babes", contained washing up liquid, an iron and some Oxo cubes... and a bottle of bubbly.

Cole's controversial post back in 2012 (Image: @CarltonCole1/Twitter)

Cole, 33, is currently a free agent after leaving American side Sacramento Republic after just four games last year. He opted to return to the United Kingdom, where he has been training with West Ham.

Cole's professional career began at Chelsea in 2001 and eventually signed for West Ham, where he spent nine seasons.

He netted 68 times in his 293 appearances, winning the Championship play-off final with them in 2012.